Chuck for every life you touched; you showed kindness, respect and a genuine interest the feelings in your co-workers, peers and employees. 
The door to your office was always open for a brief discussion, a chance to vent or to share technical knowledge and guidance. 
Your family and loved ones will miss you dearly and you will remain in their hearts. Rest in peace and know that many cared for you.

I will miss you dearly, I could always come to you when in doubt no matter what the issues it was.. I glad I got to know you... have a peaceful journey

I will miss you so dearly Chuck, I hope you have a peaceful journey.

Best boss I ever had at Boeing.  He's hacking on S/360 channel code while listening to Tom Lehrer right now.  Thanks for the long collaboration, Chuck!

Chuck, I am honored to have worked with and for you.  As a boss and mentor you provided the leadership, insights, and directions we needed to continue to move forward.  As a friend, we had good times on business trips and you were there for graduation.  I will miss your thoughtful contemplation and that knowing smile.  God bless you.

It was my pleasure to work with Chuck from 1997 until my retirement in 2001.  It was a pleasure to work with Chuck because he was always fair, open and genuine.  My thoughts are with Chuck's family as they adjust and cope with their loss.

Chuck was simply a great person......very bright, incredibly kind, always interested in finding the win-win in difficult situations.  We crossed paths times many times over the years as IT managers at Boeing and I'm the better person for knowing him.  He will be missed by all.

Chuck provided me with so many career growth opportunities. He was more than a manager, he became my mentor and friend. He coached me through my journey at Boeing. His humor made our lunch time very enjoyable. I really enjoyed working for Chuck and I knew I can always count on his support. R.I.P. Best regards to your family.

One of the best bosses I ever had the pleasure to work for - if not the best. He was part of my business life for over 25 years. We will all truly miss the twinkle in his eye when talking about or contemplating the foibles of life in the business world, his wide ranging grasp of technical issues, and his quiet, strong personality.  A rock.  And a genuinely sweet guy.

I have an image of him riding off on his motorcycle, looking for the next part of life that will spark his interest.  Ride well, Chuck!

I will miss my conversations with Chuck about Chi-town and him teasing me about my shoe collection - R.I.P. I really enjoyed working with Chuck and he left us too soon. warm regards to your family.  Diane Y. Rush

Fly high dear friend.  Chuck was a wonderful colleague and leader in Boeing Research and Technology team.  He will be missed by all that knew him.  I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and friends from around the globe.  There are no words, however heartfelt, that can ease your sorrow.  
However, may it strengthen you to realize that those who knew and loved Chuck are with you in mourning and heartfelt sympathy.  Chuck was a fabulous person and will be missed by all who knew him.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Faye Francy
Boeing

Chuck,

It was a pleasure knowning and working with you.  I fondly recal our conversations of your achievements and our experiences.  You will be missed and remembered.

Your co-worker, colleague and friend,

John Barry
Huntington Beach, CA

It has been a real priviledge working with Chuck - very sad to see him leaving us.  --- Yueli Yang, Beoing BR&T

Chuck gave me the chance to grow my job, always mentoring, never an unkind word.  He became more than just a co-worker, he became a friend.  He is gone too soon, gone too soon.

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Charles Frederick Klabunde

November 14, 1946 – June 14, 2012

Sunset Hills Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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